Thursday, January 17, 2008

Online Workshop: Building a Community that Values Academic Integrity

You might be interested in this online workshop from the Center for Intellectual Property at UMUC ($150)

Building a Community that Values Academic IntegrityDates: February 25 - March 7, 2008 (early registration by February 8 )Moderators: Gary Pavela, M.A., J.D., Director of Judicial Programs and Student Ethical Development, University of Maryland -- College Park & Kimberly Bonner, J.D., Executive Director, Center for Intellectual Property, University of Maryland University College

Studies show that establishing a community of shared academic values fosters academic integrity in the classroom. However, establishing that community may be more difficult when students adopt the values of a digital "remix" culture that challenges the traditional understanding of authorship. How do institutions foster academic integrity values in light of changing cultural norms? Are there special techniques and tools required? Are the best tools to use in preventing academic dishonesty "technical" like Turnitin.com? And are there additional legal and ethical issues involved when using technical measures to prevent academic dishonesty?

Goals for the course:

Examine faculty and student attitudes about academic integrity

Examine several strategies to foster academic integrity and discourage dishonesty in teaching and learning

Evaluate the importance of building trust in academic environments and identify key factors in achieving and sustaining trust online and face-to-face

Review some of the currently available online tools helpful in discouraging academic dishonesty

Evaluate the legal issues involved in using those tools to foster academic integrity

Consider the educational tools that can be used to remediate students after academic dishonesty occurs